D.C. Housing and Shelter
Washington, D.C. Reentry Housing & Shelter Directory
Real transitional housing, emergency shelters, supportive housing, and reentry-focused programs in Washington, D.C. Always confirm policies, availability, and acceptance of supervision or court-ordered housing before enrolling.
Districtwide Government & City-Funded Options
Available across all Wards. Some require referrals.
🏛️ Low-Barrier & Hypothermia Shelters
DC Low-Barrier Shelters (DHS)
Emergency low-barrier shelters for men and women. Many locations operate year-round or during hypothermia season.
Emergency low-barrier shelters for men and women. Many locations operate year-round or during hypothermia season.
Open access / seasonal
Hypothermia & Warming Shelters
District-run facilities open during cold weather alerts. Transportation provided via 311.
District-run facilities open during cold weather alerts. Transportation provided via 311.
Weather-activated
🏛️ Rapid Rehousing & Stabilization
Rapid Rehousing (RRH)
Short-term rental assistance and case management for eligible singles and families.
Short-term rental assistance and case management for eligible singles and families.
Referral required
Permanently Supportive Housing (PSH)
Long-term housing for chronically homeless individuals with supportive services.
Long-term housing for chronically homeless individuals with supportive services.
Coordinated Entry referral
Reentry-Focused Transitional & Community Housing
Primarily accepts adults and returning citizens. Always confirm intake rules.
🏠 Transitional & Reentry Housing
Jubilee Housing
Supportive affordable housing in Adams Morgan & Columbia Heights with resident services.
Supportive affordable housing in Adams Morgan & Columbia Heights with resident services.
Apply early—waitlists common
St. John's Community Services
Supported housing for individuals with disabilities or special needs.
Supported housing for individuals with disabilities or special needs.
Not strictly reentry but accessible
Catholic Charities – Adams Place / Harriet Tubman Shelter
Men’s and women’s shelters plus limited transitional housing options.
Men’s and women’s shelters plus limited transitional housing options.
Call before arrival
🏠 Emergency & Faith-Based Housing
Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV)
Large emergency shelter serving adults in crisis.
Large emergency shelter serving adults in crisis.
Walk-in access
Salvation Army – Harbor Light Center
Shelter, transitional housing, and substance treatment support.
Shelter, transitional housing, and substance treatment support.
Call for intake
SOME (So Others Might Eat)
Offers supportive housing units for men, women, and families.
Offers supportive housing units for men, women, and families.
Case-management required
Important: OACRA does not place individuals in housing or guarantee acceptance. Always confirm space availability, supervision restrictions, and program approval with your officer, attorney, or court.
Many shelters and transitional programs require government ID, basic documentation, or referrals through Coordinated Entry.
